SOLVED. wall of ice surrounding a female only house [s]

[Alyssa (The Shady Glade)]

The only book I know of with a wall of ice surrounding a women's convent is The Singer of All Songs. Doesn't sound like it fits all of your points though...

[Lobstergirl, au gratin]

When did you read this? Is it fantasy? If not fantasy, where and when is the story set? Modern times, ancient times, etc.?

[Michele]

Was it aimed at kids (YA) or adults? When was "high school" for you? Do you know if it was new at the time you read it, or older?

[Bargle]

Seconding "The Chanters of Tremaris" trilogy suggested by Alyssa. I read them recently and all your points are in one or more of the books.
Chanters of Tremaris Trilogy

Note to self: correct answer.

[Bargle]

I'm sure this one is solved by the Chanters of Tremaris trilogy. I'm sending a message to Jo.

[Bargle]

Well, no reply from Jo. A Mod can move this to Solved, I think.

[Lobstergirl, au gratin]

Since the OP hasn't been heard from since 2014, we'll move this to Solved. This has been requested twice before, here:


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